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2005 VOLVO V70
General Information
- Registration OV05BWX
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V70
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2435cc
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- Expires 11 Aug 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 80,427 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 79,662 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamps slightly cloudy
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
29 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 79,662 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamps slightly cloudy
10 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 79,070 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
10 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 79,070 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
12 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 78,244 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
12 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 78,235 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
4 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 77,324 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp opaque
- Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
11 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 76,376 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 75,503 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2021 29 Jun 202626 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,578 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2019 29 Jun 202626 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,177 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2018 29 Jun 202626 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 731,377 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
25 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,329 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2017 29 Jun 202627 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,272 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2016 29 Jun 202628 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,444 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2015 29 Jun 202624 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,982 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 41,715 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,715 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,018 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2012 29 Jun 202615 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,436 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2011 29 Jun 202613 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,989 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2010 29 Jun 20264 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,770 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2009 29 Jun 20264 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 20,770 MI
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OV05BWX was registered on 2005-03-24
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